T19.4 – Foreign body in penis

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code T19.4

Code: T19.4 (claims format: T194)
Description: Foreign body in penis
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: T15-T19 Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice
Parent codes: T19

Billable codes under T19.4

T19.4 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

T19.4XXA – Foreign body in penis, initial encounterBillable
T19.4XXD – Foreign body in penis, subsequent encounterBillable
T19.4XXS – Foreign body in penis, sequelaBillable

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

T19 – Foreign body in genitourinary tract

Excludes2 (not included here):

complications due to implanted mesh (T83.7-)
mechanical complications of contraceptive device (intrauterine) (vaginal) (T83.3-)
presence of contraceptive device (intrauterine) (vaginal) (Z97.5)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T19

Block T15-T19

Excludes2 (not included here):

foreign body accidentally left in operation wound (T81.5-)
foreign body in penetrating wound - See open wound by body region
residual foreign body in soft tissue (M79.5)
splinter, without open wound - See superficial injury by body region

Use additional code:

code, if known, for foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.-)

Index terms for T19.4

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in T19

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T19.4?

T19.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for foreign body in penis, in the block T15-T19 (Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice).

Is T19.4 a billable code?

No. T19.4 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does T19.4 belong to?

It belongs to category T19 – Foreign body in genitourinary tract.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.